How To Fix FDT_WD_TOOLS053 - DDIC reference is missing

FDT_WD_TOOLS053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_TOOLS - Message Class for tools

• Message number: 053

• Message text: DDIC reference is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS053 - DDIC reference is missing ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_TOOLS053 indicates that there is a missing Data Dictionary (DDIC) reference in the context of using the Floorplan Manager (FPM) or Web Dynpro applications. This error typically arises when a Web Dynpro component or application is trying to access a DDIC object (like a table, structure, or data element) that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing DDIC Object: The referenced DDIC object (like a table, view, or structure) may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: The DDIC object may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the quality or production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DDIC object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the Web Dynpro component may be incorrect, leading to references to non-existent DDIC objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DDIC Object: Verify that the DDIC object referenced in the error message exists in the